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The IDC Summer Dance Intensive is a perfect way to continue dancing during the summer months. Offering workshops across multiple dance styles, participants will work closely with experienced professional dancers in a fun and collaborative environment.
Participants will learn iconic variations and repertoire from professional dancers of Staatsballett Berlin, Friedrichstadt-Palast, Bayerisches Staatsballett,TheCompany Berlin, Het Nationale Ballet and others, who have performed these pieces themselves, offering unique insights into technique and artistry.
Dancers ages 7-25 are welcome
YOUR SUMMER EXPERIENCE
Participants can choose to attend Part 1, Part 2, or both.
It’s a great way to keep up your training during the summer months connect with other dancers from across Germany and Europe.
Throughout both parts of the intensive, participants will be mentored by professional dancers who will guide them in mastering new movements, improving technique, and building confidence. This is a rare opportunity for young dancers to receive personal coaching and encouragement from seasoned professionals who are passionate about helping the next generation of dancers.
For more insight into our Summer Program, watch our Youtube video below.
MEET OUR TEACHERS
PART 1: JULY 13 - 18, 2026
Ballet
TOMAS KARLBORG
International Ballet Master
Principal Deutsche Oper Berlin
Ballet
TYLER GURFEIN
Zurich Ballett
Staatsballett Berlin
ABT Teacher Training Certified
Lyrical
ANTHONY TETTE
Master Ballet Academy
Staatsballett Berlin
YAGP 1st Place 2018
Variations
VERA SEGOVA
Vaganova Ballet School
Staatsballett Berlin
Bayerisches Staatsballett
Male Variations
ALEJANDRO VIRELES
Principal Dancer
London City Ballet
Bayerisches Staatsballett
Staatsballett Berlin
Modern/ Jazz
BENJAMIN GERICKE
Komische Oper Berlin
Dance Emotion Academy
Ballet
WERONIKA FRODYMA
Tanz Magazin's Tänzerin des Jahres 2024
Principal Staatsballett Berlin
Ballet
YOKO CALEGARI
Boston Ballet
English National Ballet
Staatsballett Berlin
Commercial
ROMY ECKENFELS
Dancer
Choreographer
PART 2: AUGUST 10 - 15, 2026
Ballet
KALLE WIGLE
Principal Dancer Staatsballett Berlin
Royal Swedish Ballet
Royal Ballet School London
Ballet
AYA OKUMURA
Principal Dancer Czech National Ballet
Dutch National Ballet
Staatsballett Berlin
Commerical
KAREN SCHWEIGER
Dancer
Choreographer
Variations
BLANKA PALDI
Staatsballett Berlin
Bayerisches Staatsballett
Royal Swedish Ballet
Tanz Akademie Zurich
Ballet
TYLER GURFEIN
Zurich Ballett
Staatsballett Berlin
ABT Teacher Training Certified
Modern
SUSI NEFF
Founder and Director
Berlin Dance Institute
Variations
DEVON TEUSCHER
Principal Dancer
American Ballet Theatre
ABT Certifified Teacher
YAGP WInner
Ballet
ELENA PRIS
Principal Dancer
Faculty Education Department
Staatsballett Berlin
Jazz
MELISSA SICRE
Friedrichstadt Palast
Soloist Lido Paris
OUR FORMER INTENSIVE TEACHERS
Staatsballett Berlin Soloist
Dutch National Ballet Principal
International Prima Ballerina
Soloist Staatsballett Berlin
TheCompany Berlin
Soloist Staatsballett Berlin
Principal Boston Ballet
Friedrichstadt Palast
Staatsballett Berlin Paris Opera Ballet School
Freidrichstadt Palast
Soloist Bayerisches Staatsballett Munich
SUMMER INTENSIVE SCHEDULE
Daily Schedule Samples
Aqua
10:30 - 12:00 Ballett
12:00 - 13:15 Repertoire/ Variations
13:15 - 14:00 Lunch (Men's Class)
14:00 - 15:20 Contemporary/ Lyrical
15:30 - 17:00 Commercial/ Funk
Indigo
10:30 - 12:00 Ballett
12:00 - 13:15 Repertoire/ Variations
13:15 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00 - 15:20 Contemporary/ Lyrical
15:30 - 17:00 Commercial/ Funk
Violet
10:30 - 12:00 Ballett
12:00 - 13:15 Repertoire/ Variations
13:15 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00 - 15:20 Contemporary/ Lyrical
*For information on which group to chose, please check general information below
GENERAL INFORMATION
Dancers will take classes in Ballet, Variations, Repertoire, Commercial, Modern, Lyrical Dance.
Classes will be divided into three groups:
Violet Group
ages 7 -11
- 1-3 years dance training
- learning the basics of technique
- comfortable in open classes
- still developing coordination + strength
- ability to participate in 3 classes daily
Indigo Group
ages 10 - 15
- 3–6+ years of training
- multiple styles or strong focus in one
- able to learn full combinations and choreography
- attends regular weekly classes
- ability to participate in 4 classes daily
Aqua Groups
ages 14+
- 6 –10+ years of training
- able to follow fast combinations
- possible interest in professional or pre-professional training
- comfortable with fast pace and corrections
- ability to participate in 4 classes daily
Pointe shoes may only be worn ages 12+ without prior confirmation from IDC Staff.
The first day is an adjustment day. Dancers may be invited to switch groups if it helps their experience.
If you would like to participate in a group outside your age restrictions, you must confirm this with IDC staff after the first class.
If you are unsure which group to register, please send us a video of your dancing material in the registration form, we will help to place you.
HOUSING
IDC Berlin can arrange housing for participants. Double Rooms, Tripple Rooms and Quadruple Rooms available near our locations for 25 Euro - 50 Euro per person per night.
Housing is not supervised! 16-18 year olds need a permission slip from parents. Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Please contact us at kontakt@idc-dance.com if you have any questions about housing.
LOCATIONS
IDC Berlin Part 1 will take place at the Studios of the Staatsballett Berlin in the Deutsche Oper
Address:
Staatsballett Berlin
Richard Wagner St. 10
10585 Berlin
IDC Berlin Part 2: Berlin Dance Institute
Address:
Berlin Dance Institute
Egelingzeile 6
12103 Berlin
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Sarah Mestrovic,
Director Berlin School of Dance
After one weekend at IDC, I never saw my kids so motivated, they want to rehearse all the time, i cant get them to stop!
Pauletta Jane,
Mother
My daughter loves the IDC Events, just tell me when the next one is, we'll be there!
Luise Schäffer,
Dancer
Thank you, for creating this space where I can display my hard work and perform on stage in front of such an incredible jury, I never thought I could enjoy so much. Thank you thank you!!